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What to See in Haiti
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Haiti has one site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
Historic National Park (1982)
About twelve kilometres from Cap-Haïtien, the town of Milot is home to the historic national park, which comprises the impressive ruins of the Sans Souci Palace and the Citadelle La Ferrière, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
About twelve kilometres from Cap-Haïtien, the town of Milot is home to the historic national park, which comprises the impressive ruins of the Sans Souci Palace and the Citadelle La Ferrière, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Cap-Haïtien
On the Atlantic coast and not far from the Dominican border, the country's second-largest city is worth visiting for its old French architecture, but above all for the beautiful nearby beaches and the historic national park just a few kilometres away.
On the Atlantic coast and not far from the Dominican border, the country's second-largest city is worth visiting for its old French architecture, but above all for the beautiful nearby beaches and the historic national park just a few kilometres away.
Fort-Liberté
A small town near Santo Domingo, Fort-Liberté still has remnants of its past, including several 18th-century forts in varying states of preservation.
A small town near Santo Domingo, Fort-Liberté still has remnants of its past, including several 18th-century forts in varying states of preservation.
Gonaïves
It is the third-largest urban area in Haiti and the birthplace of Independence. A beautiful cathedral and several Vodou sites and sanctuaries can be found in the surrounding area.
It is the third-largest urban area in Haiti and the birthplace of Independence. A beautiful cathedral and several Vodou sites and sanctuaries can be found in the surrounding area.
Cow Island
This pretty little island off the southern coast is becoming a tourist and beach destination.
This pretty little island off the southern coast is becoming a tourist and beach destination.
Jacmel
A quiet town on the Caribbean coast with a charming old centre that suffered in the 2010 earthquake. It's considered the country's artistic and cultural capital and also hosts a lively carnival.
A quiet town on the Caribbean coast with a charming old centre that suffered in the 2010 earthquake. It's considered the country's artistic and cultural capital and also hosts a lively carnival.
Jérémie
A small town at the tip of the southern peninsula, quite isolated from the rest of the country, which gives it a certain "charm".
A small town at the tip of the southern peninsula, quite isolated from the rest of the country, which gives it a certain "charm".
La Gonâve
Located in the Gulf of Gonâve, this large island with a population of around 100,000 has long been neglected by the authorities. It is the poorest and most deprived part of the country, with no tourist attractions.
Located in the Gulf of Gonâve, this large island with a population of around 100,000 has long been neglected by the authorities. It is the poorest and most deprived part of the country, with no tourist attractions.
Labadie
The beautiful beach near Cap-Haïtien has been privatized by several cruise companies. Beaches, swimming, diving, and more for cruise passengers in a secure environment for the occasion.
The beautiful beach near Cap-Haïtien has been privatized by several cruise companies. Beaches, swimming, diving, and more for cruise passengers in a secure environment for the occasion.
Les Cayes
This is the main port on the southern coast and the departure point for Île-à-Vache. Several beaches and water activities are available in the surrounding area.
This is the main port on the southern coast and the departure point for Île-à-Vache. Several beaches and water activities are available in the surrounding area.
Historic National Park
About twelve kilometres from Cap-Haïtien, the town of Milot is home to the historic national park, which comprises the impressive ruins of the Sans Souci Palace and the Citadelle La Ferrière, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
About twelve kilometres from Cap-Haïtien, the town of Milot is home to the historic national park, which comprises the impressive ruins of the Sans Souci Palace and the Citadelle La Ferrière, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Pétionville
This is the upscale (and safe) suburb of the capital (Port-au-Prince), located on its heights. It’s packed with bars, restaurants, hotels, and the nightlife hub of the metropolitan area.
This is the upscale (and safe) suburb of the capital (Port-au-Prince), located on its heights. It’s packed with bars, restaurants, hotels, and the nightlife hub of the metropolitan area.
Port-au-Prince
Despite its few museums and galleries, the Haitian capital, which suffered greatly from the 2010 earthquake, is primarily a transit point for many visitors.
Despite its few museums and galleries, the Haitian capital, which suffered greatly from the 2010 earthquake, is primarily a transit point for many visitors.
Port-Salut
A quiet small town on the southern peninsula, known for its beaches. This is where former president Aristide was born.
A quiet small town on the southern peninsula, known for its beaches. This is where former president Aristide was born.
Natural Heritage
Macaya National Park
This is one of Haiti’s two national parks. It is a forested and mountainous area in the southern tip, known for its birds and plants.
This is one of Haiti’s two national parks. It is a forested and mountainous area in the southern tip, known for its birds and plants.
Must-see & highly recommended
Historic National Park
★★★★ About twelve kilometres from Cap-Haïtien, the town of Milot is home to the historic national park, which comprises the impressive ruins of…
Worth a look / Other
Cap-Haïtien
★★ On the Atlantic coast and not far from the Dominican border, the country's second-largest city is worth visiting for its old French…
Cow Island
★★ This pretty little island off the southern coast is becoming a tourist and beach destination.
Tortuga Island
★★ This former pirate haven boasts magnificent beaches and beautiful landscapes.
Jacmel
★★ A quiet town on the Caribbean coast with a charming old centre that suffered in the 2010 earthquake. It's considered the country's artistic…
Macaya National Park
★★ This is one of Haiti’s two national parks. It is a forested and mountainous area in the southern tip, known for its birds and plants.
Pétionville
★★ This is the upscale (and safe) suburb of the capital (Port-au-Prince), located on its heights. It’s packed with bars, restaurants…
Port-Salut
★★ A quiet small town on the southern peninsula, known for its beaches. This is where former president Aristide was born.
Les Cayes (Haiti)
★ This is the main port on the southern coast and the departure point for Île-à-Vache. Several beaches and water activities are available in…
Fort-Liberté
★ A small town near Santo Domingo, Fort-Liberté still has remnants of its past, including several 18th-century forts in varying states of…
Gonaïves
★ It is the third-largest urban area in Haiti and the birthplace of Independence. A beautiful cathedral and several Vodou sites and…
Jérémie
★ A small town at the tip of the southern peninsula, quite isolated from the rest of the country, which gives it a certain "charm".
La Gonâve
★ Located in the Gulf of Gonâve, this large island with a population of around 100,000 has long been neglected by the authorities. It is the…
Labadie
★ The beautiful beach near Cap-Haïtien has been privatized by several cruise companies. Beaches, swimming, diving, and more for cruise…
La Visite National Park
★ This small park south of the capital is renowned for its ornithology.
Port-au-Prince
★ Despite its few museums and galleries, the Haitian capital, which suffered greatly from the 2010 earthquake, is primarily a transit point…